punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former delhi chief minister arvind kejriwal announced to intensify action against drug abuse by promoting sports under the 'War Against Drug Abuse' campaign. arvind kejriwal laid the foundation stone of 'Burlton Park sports Hub'.
The Burlton Park sports Hub, to be built at a cost of Rs 78 crore, is an important project. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone, arvind kejriwal called it a historic day. He said that this initiative will provide opportunities to thousands of people to engage in sports and maintain a healthy lifestyle. He also said that this will be the first sports complex of its kind in the country and will be completed within a year.
'Broke the backbone of the drug network'
arvind kejriwal stressed that punjab was once a leader in many fields, including sports, but its downfall was due to the backward policies of traditional political parties. He held these parties responsible for fuelling the drug menace and asserted that the 'War Against Drugs' has now broken the backbone of the drug network. He highlighted the government's bold actions, such as seizing and demolishing properties of drug traffickers through Operation Bulldozer.
'A big step in anti-drug campaign'
arvind kejriwal said the renovation of Burlton Park is a strategic step in the anti-drug campaign and state-of-the-art stadiums will soon be built in every village to keep the youth away from drugs. He reiterated that the initiative is aimed at establishing punjab as a leading state in the country. arvind kejriwal also referred to the state's industry-friendly stance, which has attracted significant investments.
'All sections benefitted in 3 years'
arvind kejriwal mentioned the establishment of new focal points across punjab and the launch of the Fasttrack punjab portal, so that investors can get all necessary approvals within 45 days. He said punjab, known for its courage and entrepreneurial spirit, is now poised to lead India's industrial boom. He further said in the last three years the state government has launched several initiatives benefiting all sections of the society and this momentum will continue in the future as well..jpg)
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